USA v. Duke

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plaintiff,
-vs- 	Criminal Action No.
24-00271-01-CR-W-RK
ANTAWN D. DUKE,
Defendant.
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MEMORANDUM OF MATTERS DISCUSSED AND
ACTION TAKEN AT PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
The following matters were discussed and action taken during the pretrial conference:
PENDING CHARGES: 	Count One 	Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of 18
U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8)
Count Two 	Felon in Possession of Ammunition, in violation of
18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8)
TRIAL COUNSEL:
Government: Brandon Chlarson
Case Agent: 	Special Agent Derek Garth, ATF
Defense: 	Todd Schultz
OUTSTANDING MOTIONS: 	None
ANTICIPATED MOTIONS: 	None
TRIAL WITNESSES:
Government: 	5 with stipulations; 8 without stipulations
Defense: 	1 additional witness, including Defendant who will testify
TRIAL EXHIBITS:
Government: 	50 exhibits
Defense: no additional exhibits
DEFENSES:
( x ) 	defense of general denial
( 	) 	defenses of general denial and _________________________________________
POSSIBLE DISPOSITION:
( 	) Definitely for trial 	( 	) Possibly for trial
( 	) Motion to continue to be filed 	( x ) Plea agreement has been worked out
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TRIAL TIME: 	2 days
Government’s case including jury selection: 	2 days
Defense case: < ½ day
STIPULATIONS:
( x ) 	not likely
( 	) 	not appropriate
( 	) 	likely as to:
( 	) 	chain of custody
( 	) 	chemist’s reports
( 	) 	prior felony conviction
( 	) 	interstate nexus of firearm
( 	) 	other: ______________________________________________________
UNUSUAL QUESTIONS OF LAW: 	None
FILING DEADLINES:
Witness and Exhibit Lists:
Government: January 26, 2026
Defense: January 26, 2026
Counsel are requested to list witnesses in alphabetical order on their witness list.
Exhibit Index, Voir Dire, Jury Instructions: January 26, 2026
Jury instructions must comply with Local Rule 51.1
Motions in Limine: January 26, 2026
TRIAL SETTING: Criminal jury trial docket commencing February 9, 2026
Please note: 	No conflicting settings with trial docket identified.
OTHER:
( 	) 	A _____________________-speaking interpreter is required.
( 	) 	Other assistive devices:
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ Jill A. Morris
JILL A. MORRIS
United States Magistrate Judge
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